LE CORBUSIER/ THE ARCHITECT ON THE BEACH

Starting point of this study of the Swiss architect Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is the pilgrimage church of Ronchcamp . Built in 1955 a t the foot of the Vosges region of France , made this building a worldwide sensation . With its curved shape of the irregular distri bution window ... and the arching roof , it did not correspond to such a past conceptions of church buildings. On the other hand he seemed radical of Le Corbusier's buildings date to distinguish . Even the followers of the architects were irritated . How did it co me to thi...[Read more]